Sentient Privacy Policy
Last Updated: April 26, 2025
At Sentient (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our users (“you” or “your”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://sentientworld.org and interact with our services.
By accessing or using our services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. Please read this document carefully to understand your rights and our responsibilities.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Data You Provide
- Full name
- Email address
- Contact information submitted via forms
- Any personal messages or inquiries you send us
1.2 Data Collected Automatically
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited
- Time and date of your visit
- Referring URLs
- Device information (e.g., type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
2. How We Use Your Information
- Provide, operate, and maintain the Website and our services
- Improve, personalize, and expand our Website
- Communicate with you, including responding to inquiries and sending service updates
- Process donations (if applicable)
- Send you newsletters or promotional communications (only with your consent)
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns
- Protect against fraud, abuse, and security risks
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Legal Bases for Processing
- Your consent
- Performance of a contract
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Our legitimate interests
4. Sharing Your Information
- Service Providers (e.g., hosting, email delivery, analytics)
- Affiliates under common ownership or control
- Trusted partners (with your consent)
- Legal authorities when required by law
- Other parties during business transfers (e.g., mergers)
5. International Data Transfers
Your information may be stored and processed outside your country. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your data is protected according to applicable privacy laws.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or to comply with legal obligations.
7. Your Privacy Rights
You may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct or update inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion (“Right to be Forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to the processing of your data
- Withdraw your consent at any time
- Request a copy of your data (“Data Portability”)
To exercise your rights, contact us at contact@sentientworld.org.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
8.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files placed on your device when you visit our Website. They allow us to recognize your device and collect information to improve your browsing experience.
8.2 How We Use Cookies
- Essential Cookies: Enable core functionality like navigation and secure access.
- Preference Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand user behavior and improve our services.
- Marketing Cookies: Deliver relevant advertising if you have opted-in.
8.3 Managing Cookies
You can manage or disable cookies anytime through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of our Website.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 13 (or 16 where applicable). We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a child has submitted information to us, please contact us immediately.
10. Security of Your Information
We use technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we encourage caution when sharing personal information online.
11. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or policies of those external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.” In case of significant changes, we may also notify you by email or through a notice on our Website.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: contact@sentientworld.org
Website: https://sentientworld.org